And merry christmas, season's greetings and all of that - to all. Jeff my Friend, a hoist to you and me - I enjoy talking about music and mndlns here with you!
And merry christmas, season's greetings and all of that - to all. Jeff my Friend, a hoist to you and me - I enjoy talking about music and mndlns here with you!
Thanks Dagger,
I agree that is a lovely arrangement/performance and also a great way of playing an Irish air on the mandolin.
Simon's mandolin playing in this clip reminds me of the way that Aaron Weinstein, or a jazz player generally might approach a slow tune, i.e. using chord melody. Obviously these styles of music are very different, but Simon's use of the instrument seems similar. This is clearly advanced stuff, but it does show that slow tunes can be played very effectively on the mandolin without overuse of tremolo. Anyhow, here is Aaron playing a well know slow tune which may make for an interesting comparison. Both players in these clips pick over the fingerboard, i.e. a long way from the bridge, which seems to make sense for a slow tune.
Last edited by Paul Cowham; Dec-23-2021 at 8:09pm.
I don't find East Clare reels or the like to really sit well on the mandolin.
I agree with Dagger and Paul that sustain and technique (and a good instrument) make almost any slower tune work. This ventures into the realm of 'good taste' and 'artistry', and (as usual) I've been quite a 'snob' about this stuff.
I guess the issue, for me at least, is how can you do something that has never been done before, e.g. slow airs or East Clare reels on a mandolin, that sounds right and good in the cultural sense?
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Here's an effort at a Scottish air, Mary Young and Fair, playing in a very laid back and solo style.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7o...ew?usp=sharing
I'm not sure iof this link to a file on a Google drive will work, but if not, go to www.clachanmusic.co.uk for the audio and a folder of resources (I put this stuff together for a student a good few years ago).
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